ever felt the rush of adrenaline on stage? it's pretty damn amazing.
as the lights come on, and illuminate the sheets of music that sit in front of you. the conductor walks in, and with a wave of his hands, we stand up as a band in greeting. "take your seat," he motions. instruments up. deep breath. and the beiginnings of wonderful music fill up the hall. with each note, your heart speeds up. it pulses with the band, running like the wind in poco allegro, soothed and comforted in cantabile. at the final note, wild applause from the crowd and the alumni band. our star saxophonist peaked on stage, and blew our minds. it really was pretty damn amazing.
nothing comes close to the rush of adrenaline from being on stage. nothing comes close to the high you feel from pulling off a successful performance. especially not when your own heart and mind are clouded with self doubt.
"can we do it?" "riverdance is bound to sound messy!" "the crazy syncopations and rhythm in 'at dawn'!" "can we really pull this off?"
thank you saints. for making the 6th august 2006 a true celebration of music and family. and thank you alumni, for giving me a platform to continue making music, and making friends (some pretty damn good looking ones too!! haha!!).
the alumni has officially earned a special place in my heart. now, anything for you baby! (:
know what else is great? i'm applying to UC davis. and i just found out they have a vibrant vibrant arts and culture. whooopeeee doooo!!! (: yay!!!! i'm so happy so early in the morning. how rare! haha.. (: whee!!!
